pudding
UK: ˈpʊdɪŋ | US: ˈpʊdɪŋ
n. a soft, sweet dessert made with milk, sugar, and a thickening agent (e.g., flour, eggs, or starch), often flavored with vanilla, chocolate, or fruit.
n. (British) a savory dish similar to a sausage or meatloaf, traditionally encased in animal intestine or other casing.
The word "pudding" traces back to the Old French term "boudin" (sausage, black pudding), derived from the Latin "botellus" (small sausage). The original sense referred to encased meats, evolving in Middle English to include sweet, thickened dishes. The morpheme "pud" reflects the idea of something swollen or inflated (like a sausage), while "-ing" serves as a noun-forming suffix. Over time, the meaning shifted in British English to encompass both savory and sweet dishes, while in American English, it narrowed to sweet desserts.
She made a creamy chocolate pudding for dessert.
In the UK, black pudding is a traditional breakfast item.
The children eagerly licked their pudding cups clean.
He prefers rice pudding with cinnamon and raisins.
The chef prepared a savory steak and kidney pudding.